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SEES associate professor Matt Dannenberg published in 'Nature Climate Change'
Friday, August 1, 2025
Terrestrial and marine ecosystems constitute the primary components of the Earth’s biosphere, yet their photosynthetic productions are typically studied separately, which limits understanding of planetary carbon uptake and biosphere health. Here, using multiple satellite-derived products, we identify contrasting net primary production (NPP) trends between land and ocean, probably reflecting their differential sensitivity to climate warming, especially in tropical regions

CSSI researcher affiliate Caglar Koylu traces movement across time and space
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
SEES associate professor Caglar Koylu uses handcrafted methodologies to study geographical and social phenomena, including movement across the American frontier.

Wortel selected for the Mary Louise Kelley Staff Excellence Award
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Matt Wortel, lab technician in the School of Earth, Environment, and Sustainability receives award given to those who have provided exceptional service, ideas that improve the work of the department or college, and contributions beyond their job description.

UI receives gold rating for sustainability efforts
Monday, December 9, 2024
The University of Iowa earned a gold sustainability rating from STARS, excelling in sustainability courses, a coal-free campus, and Iowa Initiatives for Sustainable Communities.

University of Iowa prepares to launch new environment and sustainability school
Sunday, December 8, 2024
The University of Iowa will launch the School of Earth, Environment, and Sustainability in fall 2025, integrating social and natural sciences to tackle environmental challenges.

A look at the UI’s plan for a new School of Earth, Environment, and Sustainability
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
The University of Iowa is launching the School of Earth, Environment, and Sustainability in fall 2025, combining departments to enhance interdisciplinary research and sustainability education.

Two CLAS departments collaborate for third Edge of Space Academy
Monday, October 7, 2024
The Edge of Space Academy offers immersive research in space-based instrumentation, allowing students to gain hands-on experience in Earth, atmospheric, solar, and space science.

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences announces new administrative structure for environmental programs and world languages
Thursday, September 19, 2024
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will establish the School of Earth, Environment, and Sustainability and reorganize language departments to enhance student success and collaboration.

CLAS students explore connection between chemistry and sustainability while in Europe
Monday, September 16, 2024
Students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences explored chemistry and sustainability in Europe, learning about climate change and sustainable practices in cities and industries.
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